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Amanda Knox freed: A timeline of key events

The saga of American Amanda Knox and former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito finally came to a close Monday, Oct. 3. They were set free. A look back at six key moments in the trial:
In Pictures: Occupy Wall Street protests
In Pictures: Key players in the Amanda Knox trial
Five ways US default would hit your pocketbook

With the possibility of America defaulting on a debt payment just days away, Americans are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst. Lawmakers are raising alarms. Some investors are scrambling to the safety of gold and foreign currencies. What would a US default mean for the American consumer? Here are five ways it would hit your pocketbook:

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Stock market futures rebound as G-8 meet

Stock market poised to open higher as leaders of largest economies prepare to discuss Europe's debt crisis. Facebook shares also provide stock market lift.
Stocks break losing streak. Barely.

The Dow rose 19 points to close at 12885 Thursday, just barely ending its longest losing streak since August.
Apple earnings lift stocks worldwide

Apple earnings exceeded expectations, causing stock markets to rise from Japan to Germany. US stock futures also get a boost from Apple earnings.
Good news on manufacturing buoys stocks

The Dow rose 52 points to close at 13264 as a positive report on U.S. manufacturing lifted stocks to multi-year highs Monday. The Dow close was its highest since 2007.
Stock market rise fades on Europe's slump

Stock market bullishness in Asia dissipates in European trading, as euro-area unemployment reaches record high. Stock market in US poised to open flat.
Wall Street closes out best first quarter in 14 years

Wall Street sees dramatic gains for indexes in first quarter of 2012: Dow climbs 8 percent; S&P rises 12 percent; Nasdaq is up 19 percent.
Falling commodity prices lower stocks

Falling commodity prices pushed stocks lower Wednesday. The Dow fell 71 points to close at 13126, and all three major indexes lost at least a half percent.
Bernanke comments send stocks soaring

Stocks recorded one of their biggest gains of the year Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested that the U.S. economy still needs help to produce faster job growth. The Dow jumped 160 points to close at 13241, its third-best showing of the year.
Bernanke signals low interest rates, stocks take off

Stocks chalk up one of the biggest gains of the year after Fed chairman says economy still needs help. Dow jumps more than 100 points
S&P closes above 1400, a four-year high

Stock indexes rise to four-year highs as more good economic news rolls in. Dow rises for seventh day in a row.
Stock market points to lower open

Stock market futures in US follow Europe, Asia lower. Stock market focus is on Greek debt deal and slowing growth in China.
Stock market: Futures slide on Greek indecision

Stock market looks to open lower as emergency talks fail to produce Greek rescue package. A disorderly Greek default could send shock waves through the stock market.
Scotland talks independence – but can it afford it?

With a vote on Scotland's independence from the UK becoming more inevitable, Scots want to know how an independent Scotland would pay its bills.
Stefan Karlsson
Yearly roundup of world currencies: The yen, the rupee, and everything in between

How 14 of the world's largest currencies fared against the dollar in 2011.
Forex trading: Euro lifts, Italian bond yields ease

Forex trading grows more interesting as news rolls in from Italy, Greece, and the UK. Both the euro and British pound rose in Forex trading.
Stocks in Europe rise sharply as policy action looms

Stocks advanced strongly as traders await fresh action to solve Europe's debt crisis. Belgian budget agreement and report of IMF help for Italy help ease negative pressure on European stocks.
Stocks fall in Europe, Asia over worries about Italy

Stocks drop 1 percent or more on major European indexes because of concerns about Italian debt. Japan limits losses with yen intervention. US stocks expected to open lower.
In Pictures: Occupy Dog Street: pets in protest
Stocks: European shares slip from highs

Stocks in Europe lose some gains after German finance minister cautions on eurozone solution. Stocks are up 11.6 percent over the past nine days.
Amanda Knox freed: A timeline of key events

The saga of American Amanda Knox and former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito finally came to a close Monday, Oct. 3. They were set free. A look back at six key moments in the trial:
In Pictures: Occupy Wall Street protests
In Pictures: Key players in the Amanda Knox trial
Silver prices, gold prices on the rise

Silver prices, as well as the prices of gold, platinum, and diamonds, rose on Tuesday, amid a declining confidence in the US dollar. Rising gold and silver prices reflect heightened anxiety among investors.
World markets worried about containing Europe debt crisis

Despite the European Central Bank’s intervention today, last week's losses in the Asian and European exchanges continued, prompted by worries that Europe's debt crisis will spread.
Five ways US default would hit your pocketbook

With the possibility of America defaulting on a debt payment just days away, Americans are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst. Lawmakers are raising alarms. Some investors are scrambling to the safety of gold and foreign currencies. What would a US default mean for the American consumer? Here are five ways it would hit your pocketbook: